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Basil Chicken Stir Fry
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Basil Chicken Stir Fry
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

A simple stir fry with only a handful of ingredients that packs in a ton of flavor. Serve over rice or noodles to create a complete meal. Fresh basil takes this Basil Chicken Stir Fry to the next level.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Asian Stir Fry
Servings: 4
Calories: 168 kcal
Author: Vicky
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Chicken breast
  • 1 Tablespoon s Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic
  • 2 Shallots
  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 2 ounces Basil
  • For the sauce:
  • 1. Tablespoon Thai fish sauce
  • 2 Teaspoons Sweet soy sauce Kecap Manis (or gluten free tamari for gluten free version)
  • 2 Teaspoons Chili Sauce
Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken into thin long strips. Mince the garlic. Finely slice the shallots.
  2. Cut the red pepper into thin long strips.
  3. Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add the oil when wok is almost smoking.
  4. Add sliced chicken and cooking, turning occasionally with tongs 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and shallots and cook 1-2 minutes. Add red pepper and cook 2 minutes.
  6. Add sauce, and basil leaves, cook 1-2 minutes until basil leaves are slightly wilted.
  7. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Basil Chicken Stir Fry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 575mg25%
Potassium 588mg17%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 1730IU35%
Vitamin C 43.6mg53%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.